New Zealand music site, Amplifier, to close down at end of month
Founded in 1999, Amplifier.co.nz was one of the southern hemisphere's earliest and most innovative online music stores, and the home of New Zealand music. It was a one-stop shop where you could catch up on Kiwi music news, listen to your favourite homegrown musicians, watch locally-grown music videos, buy CDs and legal MP3 music downloads.
'Shhh… The Music Is Talking' is out now
Get in quick - with all copies of the deluxe edition sold in pre-orders, and 1/3 of the standard edition also sold, get in quick to order your copy of the standard today - only a total of 500 are being printed, making this photographic book very limited!
Like A Storm make chart history again
New Zealand rockers Like A Storm have made kiwi rock history again this week, taking claim to the highest charting New Zealand made rock song in American radio history. Sitting at #11 in the US rock charts, ‘Become The Enemy' and their two previous singles have now become the three highest charting songs by a kiwi rock act in the USA ever.
New Zealand Entertainment Operators Association release media statement
Media statement from Senior Members of NEOA
(New Zealand Entertainment Operators Association)
Real Groovy Records finds Salvation
From Friday January 7th, 2016, Auckland's iconic record emporium,Real Groovy will open its new doors at 369 Queens Street previously the Salvation Army auditorium.
Adele's '25' breaks opening week sales record
Returning with triumphant force, the woman we have come to know simply as Adele enchants the world once again through song in her long awaited new release, 25.
Echo Festival Cancelled
Slow ticket sales have now led to the cancellation of two-day music event Echo Festival.
Broods the big winners at 2015 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards - full results
Topping off a sensationally eventful year both at home and internationally, Nelson born brother-sister duo Broods has taken home four Tuis from this year's 50th annual Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
Official statement from Rhythm & Vines
Statement from Rhythm & Vines
There has been recent editorial coverage on the 2014 riots at the BW Festival, which, although associated with Rhythm and Vines, was a separate festival and campground under separate management. BW campground was solely provided as accommodation for patrons attending Rhythm and Vines. BW Festival and campground is and has not been owned or operated by Rhythm and Vines.
Bespin take out 2015 NZ On Air Critics' Choice Prize
Bespin has been named as the winner of the NZ On Air Critics' Choice Prize in the 2015 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.
McLaren Valley Festival moving to Auckland
McLaren Valley Music & Arts Festival is moving to Auckland. The move has come about after ongoing negotiations with residents in the area failed to resolve a number of outstanding concerns.
Soulfest 2015 cancelled
It is with a heavy heart and great regret that SoulFest International Australia advises that it has become necessary to cancel SoulFest 2015 and the subsequent sideshows, due to low ticket sales in Australia and New Zealand. SoulFest was scheduled to take place inA uckland Monday 26th October after the Australian dates.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & John Grant first acts revealed for WOMAD 2016
Every year, WOMAD scours the planet to find the very best mix of the finest musicians to bring to us here in New Zealand.
First line-up revealed for Splore 2016
Splore has released a typically diverse line-up of artists in its first major announcement for the February 2016 event with five international artists making their New Zealand debuts.
Ruban and Kody Nielson win 2015 Silver Scroll Award
Brothers Ruban Nielson and Kody Nielson have won the 2015 APRA Silver Scroll Award for the Unknown Mortal Orchestra song Multi-Love. Between the two of them, the gifted brothers have been finalists five times before, however this is the first time they have won the prestigious songwriting award.
2015 New Zealand Music Awards celebrating 50th Anniversary
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with award winning film director, writer, actor and comedian Taika Waititi hosting the evening.
Hello Sailor's 40th Anniversary show to be a tribute for Graham Brazier
The Hello Sailor 40th Anniversary show has now become a salute to the legendary Hello Sailor frontman who sadly passed away last Friday.
Jody Direen wins 'Female Artist Of The Year' at NZ Country Music Awards
Jody Direen's year of success has continued with a big win at the New Zealand Country Music Awards, taking out Female Artist of The Yearon Saturday night.
Bill Sevesi to be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame
The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame pays tribute to those musicians who have had a significant impact on New Zealand life and culture through music. APRA AMCOS has this morning announced that songwriter and guitarist Bill Sevesi will be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the 2015 APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
Winners announced for 2015 New Zealand Children's Music Awards
APRA AMCOS and Recorded Music NZ have announced the winners for the 2015 New Zealand Children's Music Awards - celebrating music written for children.